I would be pleased to have a chance to put them to one of the authors of the legislation. The first question that was put to me some time ago, some moments ago, was, if we pass an increase in the minimum wage, would that require us to reimburse local and State units of government for the expense of that increase in the minimum wage?
Discussing questions regarding the implications of increasing the minimum wage.
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